47 problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Front brake rotors are not designed properly to meet the normal demands of everyday driving. Rotors require turning every 5,000 miles. No factory improvement available. Only choice is to replace with after-market parts. Dealers only offer excuses, blame driving style. (I am very easy on brakes. Many others with same problem).
Severe braking problems associated with warped rotors. Rotors will warp every 10-20 ,000 miles due to rear brake failure. This problem is a very dangerous one. Especially on wet pavement.
Front rotors started warping under normal driving conditions but was not apparent until after the warranty expired. From other complaints on the www it is apparent that Dodge will not admit the default in heat dissipation and I will purchase after market rotors and brake pads. The braking with such a rapid degradation in the rotors is a hazard and should be looked into before someone does get hurt.
I would like to know why Dodge has not recalled the Dodge Dakotas for defective ball joints and disc rotors. I have scanned the internet and found a large number of people who have had the same problem as I. My 2001 Dakota was purchased in December. Of 01 and has 44,000 miles . I am 54 years old and this was my first new vehicle. Unfortunately it was a Dodge. I will never own another Dodge product,and if asked my opinion will not recommend Dodge to anyone !!!!!!!!! please send this to the Dodge corp.
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Front rotors have been replaced twice due to vibration in steering wheel and shaking of ehicle. Rotors were warped, at this time rotors need replacement again.
At 10,500 miles, trucks began jittering and shaking really bad. Upon inspecting front rotors, major scarring had occurred. Brought to dealership, replaced under warranty at 11,106 miles. Warranty likely will not cover replacements when these fail, as all research has shown they will. Dodge needs to replace these faulty rotors, as they are a hazard to not only myself, but also whoever may be near me while I'm driving. Dealer stated that they knew of no other Dakota's with this problem. (tiresize: 16).
The brakes began pulsating and shaking truck when stoping around 10000 miles. I took the truck to the dealer and they replaced the rotors and drums while under warranty. At 22000 miles the brakes again began pulsating when stopping. The brakes were not under warrenty and had after market rotors and pads placed on the front. Now at 32000 miles the same problem is occuring again and a front passenger side caliper siezed and had to be replaced under warranty.
Vehicle experiencing severe front rotors warping every 2,500 miles or less. Dealer was notified, and had rotors turned on two occasions and replaced rotors on one occasion, along with replacing pads and hardwear. Still unable to locate the problem. Feel free to provide us with any further details concerning this matter.
Front rotors are warped, I brought the vehicle in and Dodge said everything was okay then they charged me for their time. The vehicle shakes when applying the brakes and the problem has gotten worse.
The rotors were replaced because of heavy rust and deterioration.
This truck was showing symptoms of brake rotor warpage. This was confirmed by independent garage.